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Elliot

(S.)

Berman

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Elliot S. Berman, 64 years of age, of West Hartford, died Monday, August 12, 2013 at home with his family at his bedside. Born in Brooklyn, NY he was the son of Roslyn (Dranoff) Berman of West Hartford and the late Isadore Berman. Elliot was a loving husband, son and father who was devoted to his wife, Susan Berman, and to his three children, Courtney, Russell and Alyssa. He had many passions in life, and he enjoyed all of them to their fullest: dentistry, golf, the Mets and Giants, woodworking and, most of all, his family. For Elliot, family included a crowd of dozens – his colleagues, golf buddies, poker pals and more. Everyone got teased, and everyone got a nickname. He decided to become a dentist when he was a boy, and he turned that into a career that spanned nearly four decades. Elliot was dedicated to his practice in West Hartford Center, and he will be remembered as the most fun-loving and generous of colleagues. Golf also became a passion of Elliot’s from a young age; he played it rain or shine and all over the world. He loved to recall his best rounds in detail, and to his friends and family, he seemed to be able to remember every shot on every hole he ever played (and in particular his two holes in one). As he grew older, Elliot took enormous joy in the lives of his children. He coached Courtney and Alyssa in soccer, softball and basketball, and he played golf and cheered (and screamed) at the Mets and Giants with Russell. He was never happier than in June, when he learned that Courtney had become engaged to her longtime boyfriend, Jordan Klopf. He had been looking forward to their wedding in October. Elliot and Susan were married in 2006, and Elliot loved spending time with his mother-in-law, Ruth Jacobson, and his late father-in-law, Sherman Jacobson. He shared his woodworking expertise with his stepsons, Josh and Jake Schwartz. Elliot cared for his mother, Roslyn, and he enjoyed a close, lifelong friendship with his brother, Jeffrey, and his nieces, Arielle and Jillian. Elliot’s unyielding positive attitude during his nearly four-year battle with cancer inspired his family and friends and lifted the spirits of all around him. He continued to work, travel and golf, and he entertained friends and family at his home until hours before his death. Elliot graduated in 1971 from SUNY- Binghamton and in 1975 from New York University College of Dentistry. He did his internship at Hartford Hospital in General Practice Residency. His faculty appointment as an Assistant Professor was with the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Elliot lived in the Hartford area since 1975 and was in practice since 1976 when he joined the Hartford Hospital Medical Staff. He was a member of the American Dental Association, the Connecticut State Dental Association, the Hartford Dental Society, the International Team of Implantology, and Alpha Omega. He was appointed by Governor Jodi Rell to serve on the Connecticut State Dental Commission, and he served as an examiner on the North East Regional Board. He also belonged to Temple Sinai of Newington. Besides his mother, he leaves his wife, Susan (Jacobson) Berman; his son, Russell Berman of Washington, DC; his daughters, Courtney Berman of Brooklyn, NY, and Alyssa Berman of Boston, MA; and their mother, Debra Berman of Newington, CT; his brother, Jeffrey Berman and his wife Julie of Schenectady, NY; and his step-children, Jacob Schwartz and Joshua Schwartz both of Farmington. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013 in the Sanctuary of Temple Sinai, 41 West Hartford Rd., Newington, CT 06111 with Rabbi Jeffrey Bennett officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Whitman Ave., West Hartford. A memorial period will be observed at his home, 11 Chestnut Hill Rd., West Hartford, Wednesday following the interment through 3 p.m. on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, Brookline, MA 02445. Arrangements are entrusted to Weinstein Mortuary, Hartford. For further information, directions or to sign the guest book for Elliot, please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com/funerals.cfm.

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From: Maureen Davis Sobel

From West Hartford, CT

Posted On: September 17, 2013

I was truly blessed to have known Elliot for the few years that I did. My late husband, Larry Sobel had been a patient and friend with Elliot for so many years and Elliot welcomed me into his family of patients with the gracious professionalism and relentless good humor that I grew to recognize as his innate love of people, his job, and life. He was a great man and will be missed by so many people and it is a testament to his life that he is mourned by many.

From: Michael and Sary Jordan

From Farmington, Ct

Posted On: August 15, 2013

Our deepest sympathy and love to the Berman family. We will miss Elliot so so much! What a great guy he was and a wonderful dentist! Rest in peace Elliot. With Love-Michael, Sary, Jessica and Jared Jordan

From: Ben and Caroline Hardy

From Bloomfield, CT

Posted On: August 15, 2013

Dear Berman family and friends,
Please accept condolences on the death of Dr. Berman from two patients of 20+ and 2 years' standing, respectively. We found him to be exceptional both as a practitioner and as a person: outstanding in his professional knowledge and skills, as well as a warm, sympathetic, and understanding friend--a welcome combination of sensitivity, common sense, and sense of humor. We shall miss him.
Our best wishes to you all.

From: Hollace Juster

From Weatogue, CT

Posted On: August 15, 2013

You can't know a man like Elliot for over thirty-four years and not wish you had known him longer and better.

From: mark robbin

From avon, ct

Posted On: August 14, 2013

s few rounds of golf with a very nice man- 20 years ago- but he never forgot me
my prayers are with you and your family
mark robbin

From: Reesa and Paul Litman

From ,

Posted On: August 14, 2013

Our longstanding friendship provides treasured memories.
Rest in peace. We love you.
Reesa and Paul

From: Nanci & Bruce Bernstein

From West Hartford, CT

Posted On: August 14, 2013

Please accept our condolences on the loss of Elliot. He was a wonderful dentist, a good neighbor, and a very brave man. We will all miss him very much.

From: Andrew Warren

From Winsdor Locks, Ct

Posted On: August 16, 2013

I will miss Elliot so very much. He was a wonderful man who taught me so much about kindness, compassion, generosity, and friendship. He was one of the most important people in my life and I feel honored to be his friend. I only hope I can be as good of a man as he was. Thank you for everything!

From: Laurie & SteveStrauss

From West Hartford, Ct

Posted On: August 13, 2013

Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Elliot. He was such a wonderful,kind person who will be missed by so many people, but most of all his family. He put up a brave front during his illness and always kept a positive attitude. He was a very special person. He leaves a hole in our hearts forever.

Sincerely,
Laurie and Steve Strauss

From: Jennifer and David Olender

From Ellington, Ct

Posted On: August 13, 2013

Susan,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
All our love,
Jennifer and David Olender

From: Marshall Wice Maish

From West Hartford, CT

Posted On: August 13, 2013

Typed written words just cant say how I felt about Elliot, and how happy I am that I had the good fortune to have known him for many years. He treated me with respect, and not like a patient.He treated me as a friend with his humorous talk, for that I shall always remember Elliot. I shall always think of him and smile, because in my own way I will always think of him as as a "GOOD GUY"God Bless you Elliot and my thoughts go out to his family... Marshall Maish Wice

From: Howard Mark

From West Hartford, CT

Posted On: August 13, 2013

Elliot was a dedicated and compassionate dental practitioner, loved by his patients, and concerned for their oral health welfare. I am certain his associates will miss him very much. He was a pleasure to serve on committees with, as well, because of his interest and willingness to do his very best.

From: Jerry Korman

From Oxford, CT

Posted On: August 13, 2013

Dear Sue,
Gladys and I were very sorry to learn of Elliot's passing. We wish to extend our sympathy to you. Your life together was to short.
All our love,

Gladys Weisman and Jerry Korman

From: Elaine Sodel

From Delray, Fl.

Posted On: August 13, 2013

Elliott was the best dentist I ever had. He was the best.

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